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how do I add or remove programs from my computer?
 
How do I add or remove programs from my computer?
 
If you would like to Add or Remove Programs from your computer, here are a few simple steps to follow:

To Add a Program:

  • Go to and click on your Start Button at bottom left of screen.
  • Select 'Settings' and then select 'Control Panel' from the pop-up menu.
  • From the Control Panel double click on the icon 'Add or Remove Progams'
  • You will now have a list of all the programs installed on your computer and a list down the left-hand side. From this menu select 'Add New Programs'.
  • To add a program from CD-ROM select this option.
  • To add a feature or program from Microsoft then select this option.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

To Remove a Program

There are 2 0ptions here: If the software program has been installed from either a CD-ROM or downloaded from the internet then it may have its own uninstaller program. First check your Start menu (bottom left of screen), then select Programs, search for the software - look inside it's contents. If it has a down arrow then there may be more items listed. If you find Uninstall then click on that to start the uninstallation process.

If not, see below:

  • Go to and click on your Start menu at bottom left of screen.
  • Select 'Settings' and then select 'Control Panel' from the pop-up menu.
  • From the Control Panel double click on the icon 'Add or Remove Progams'
  • Select the software you want to remove by clicking on its name then select 'Remove'.
  • Windows will now safely remove the software.

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